Comparison
Data Science Specialization vs Google UX Design Professional Certificate
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At a glance
CourseraData Science Specialization
by Jeff Leek
4.5(32,000 reviews)
Launch your career in data science. A ten-course introduction to data science from Johns Hopkins University.
CourseraGoogle UX Design Professional Certificate
4.8(72,000 reviews)
Get started in UX design with a professional certificate from Google. No experience or degree required.
Comparison
Data Science SpecializationGoogle UX Design Professional CertificatePlatformCourseraCoursera
Price$49/mo$49/mo
Rating
4.5
4.8
Duration200h200h
LevelBeginnerBeginner
Certificate
InstructorJeff Leek--
Enrollment480,000500,000
Topics Covered
Data Science Specialization
RStatisticsMachine LearningData VisualizationRegression
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
UX ResearchWireframingPrototypingUsability TestingFigma
Quick take
Data Science Specialization is the stronger pick for beginner learners who want a course centered on R and Statistics at $49/mo with a 4.5★ rating. Google UX Design Professional Certificate is the better fit if you want more emphasis on UX Research and Wireframing at $49/mo and a 4.8★ rating.